Combined bedstead



(No Model.)

. M. LANGHORNE.

CMBINED BEDSTEAD, LOUNGE, SUFA, &G.

No. 426,026. Patented Apr. 22, 1890.

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MAURICE LANGHORNE, OF MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY.

COMBINED BEDSTEAD, LoUNcE, soFA, sbo.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 426,026, dated April22, 1890.

Application filed July 9, 1889. Serial No. 316,925. (No model.)

To all whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, MAURICE LANGHORNE, a citizen of the United States,residing at Maysville, inthe county of Mason and State of Kentucky, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Combined Bedstead,Lounge, Sofa, die.; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear,and exact description of the invention, such as Will enable othersskilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same,reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to theletters ofreference marked thereolnwhich form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to improvements in folding bedsteads,particularly to that class known as sofa or Wardrobe bedsteads.

The obj ect of the invention is to furnish a bedstead which is simpleand cheap in construction, and at the saine time strong and durable,which can be readily and quickly folded for transportation froln oneplace to another, having the form of a chest or trunk, and is adapted tohold the bedclothes or other articles which it may be found desirable toplace therein.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l is a perspective View of thedevice in position for use. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the samewhen folded. Fig. 3 is a view of the supporthook for the cover. Fig. 4is a view of one of the detachable arm-cushions, and Fig. 5 is avertical sectional view of Fig. l.

A represents the main frame of the device, which may be constructed ofany suitable material, and is provided with handles d in the usualmanner.

B is the lid or cover, Whichis made in sections and hinged together. Therear section b of the cover is hinged to the back of the mainframe A,and when the cover is lifted this section b is raised to a verticalposition, as shown in Figs. l and 5, thus adding the height necessary torender it comfortable to a persons back when the device is used as asofa. Vhen the section l) has reached a vertical position, the sectionb', which forms the larger portion of the cover and is hinged to sectionb, drops down to the slatted seat C7 While the sections h2 b5, whichform the remaining portion of the cover and a portion of the front,respectively, are hinged to section b and fold in against the under sideof section ZJ between it and the back of the main frame A. This preventsthe section b from being pressed in close against the main frame andgives an incline to the back which ren ders it more comfortable, Whileat the same time the sections b2 b3 are folded in out of the Way and outof sight.

IVhile I have herein shown and described the cover as made in foursections, it is obvious that it can be made in three or more, ifdesired, though the construction described is preferable.

C is the slatted seat upon which the mattress or cushion is placed, andis hinged, as shown in Figs. l and 5, so that it can be raised to giveaccess to the interior.

D I) l) are hooks which support the dierent sections of the cover, aswill be understood by reference to Figs. 2 and 3. These hooks are formedto rest upon the ends a of the main frame, a portion of the hook dprojecting inwardly. Upon this projection d is secured a bar CZ, eitherpermanently or detachably, which forms a secure bearing or support forthe cover. When the cover is raised, these supporting-hooks and bar aretaken off and placed inside.

E is the detachable arm-cushion, which has formed in its under side aslot in Width equal to the thickness of the end portions a and ofsuitable depth, which enables it to be slipped on and od the arm-rests.

The operation is as follows: The cover is lifted, the section b beingraised to a vertical position upon the back of the main frame A. Thesection b then drops down to the slatted seat C, and the sections b2 b3are folded in between the section b and the main frame, forming-aninclined back of convenient height. The support-hooks are detached andplaced inside, and the arm-cushions E are placed upon the arm rests d.The mattress or cushion is then placed upon the slatted seat C, and thedevice is ready for use, the operation of the Whole being exceedinglysimple and very quickly done.

Casters are placed at the corners in the usual Way, and it has beenfound preferable to make them detachable, so that they can be taken offto prevent breaking in transportation.

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Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new, anddesire to securel by Letters Patent, is-

1. The bedstead A, provided with the hinged sectional cover B andadapted to be raised to a vertical or inclined position, andsupporting-hooks D D, adapted to rest upon the ends a of the bedsteadand support the sections of the cover, substantially as described.

2. The combination, with the bedstead A and hinged sectional cover B, ofthe supporting-hooks D D, located at the ends of the bedstead andadapted to clasp over or rest upon the ends a of the same, andtransverse bar-d, forming the support for the cover, substantially asdescribed, and for the purpose set MAURICE LANGHORNE.

Witnesses:

JOHN G. KRoHR, y L. A. RANDOLPH, Jr.

